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LSU vs. Arkansas | In-game updates

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LSU infielder Connor Hale has remained one of the hotter and more consistent hitters for the Tigers over the last few weeks and has elevated his season average to .319.
(LSU Sports Information | LSUsports.net)

The Tigers advanced with an 11-1 romp past Vanderbilt in 7 innings on Wednesday morning, their fifth win in a row and fourth in that span with 10 runs or more.

The Razorbacks have been a little less productive, but just as effective, with only 1 run allowed in 18 innings against Texas A&M and Ole Miss.

For LSU, the huge advantage is sending junior ace Aaron Nola out for what is likely his final start against an SEC foe, unless the Tigers wind up facing one in a Super Regional or at the College World Series.

Nola has been very sharp in his last three starts and brings a 9-1 record and 1.42 ERA into his second start this season against the Hogs.

Arkansas counters with sophomore lefty Colin Poche, a mid-week starter who is 3-0 but has struggled in a handful of conference game appearances.

As mentioned, the winner of his game gets a bye Friday and will move into a game at noon Saturday against either the loser of this matchup or Ole Miss, which stayed alive with a 7-2 victory that eliminated Vandy.

You can follow along at NOLA.com/lsu in the comment stream below the lineups for updates, news, notes, numbers and analysis, and you can jump in with your thoughts as well. You can also follow along on Twitter -- @RandyRosetta.